There’s not much more enjoyable than a slice of cheesecake. Is there? Add some homemade strawberry sauce and–BAM–instant happiness. You’re in luck, because I’m sharing my strawberry cheesecake recipe today! I knew I wanted to make a cheesecake… it had been too long. I made cheesecake on the regular when I lived with my parents. I was a baking machine!… Read More

Memorial Day! It’s a day that we come together as Americans to reflect on the many men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The day really is all American and there are so many different ways to celebrate. My favorite way to reflect is with friends and family over a good old fashioned patriotic party. And… Read More

Sometimes I get a hankering for something sweet and I can’t stop until I find it. Monday night I knew I wanted to make something, but it was already 9 o’clock and I didn’t want to start baking. I immediately thought of a childhood favorite… The No Bake Cookie–Specifically, the chocolate no bake cookie. This cookie is chocolatey, it’s peanut buttery, and… Read More

I absolutely adore family recipes. There’s something so nostalgic to me about pulling out a hand-written recipe card from past generations and whipping up time tested dishes… but I’d be totally lying if I told you it didn’t make me feel just a little bit proud when John asks for my oatmeal cookies. You see, I’m the cookie maker in the family. I think… Read More

Are you coming over from Jana’s blog today? We’re showing our bake-all-day outfits, and I bet you’re interested in that sugar cookie recipe you caught a glimpse of. Am I right? You’ve come to the right place. Bloggers can sometimes appear to have cookie cutter lives. Perfect outfits, flawless skin, a gorgeous house with decorations to fit a pottery barn catalog…. Read More